Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Gianna R Shockley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Saint Louis, MO 63107
Waitlist for new clients
Leveraging CBT and Relational Cultural Theory, I guide young people facing identity challenges, friendship dynamics, and transitioning into adulthood.
My ideal client is a young person navigating the complexities of adolescence and early adulthood, grappling with issues of identity, friendship, and the transition to maturity. Whether it's understanding their present circumstances, managing perceptions from family and society, or honing new life skills, I am here to offer guidance and support. I welcome those from marginalized backgrounds, helping them find affirmation and insight into how their race, gender, or sexual orientation intersects with their mental well-being.
Leveraging CBT and Relational Cultural Theory, I guide young people facing identity challenges, friendship dynamics, and transitioning into adulthood.
My ideal client is a young person navigating the complexities of adolescence and early adulthood, grappling with issues of identity, friendship, and the transition to maturity. Whether it's understanding their present circumstances, managing perceptions from family and society, or honing new life skills, I am here to offer guidance and support. I welcome those from marginalized backgrounds, helping them find affirmation and insight into how their race, gender, or sexual orientation intersects with their mental well-being.
In Psychotherapy, it is the relationship between the patient and the therapist that allows for the patient to search for understanding into the nature of their difficulties. It is within the safety, confidentiality and understanding acceptance that the patient is encouraged to reveal intimate parts of themselves that allow the therapist to identify characteristic problems and patterns of behavior. Seemingly unexplainable behavior, thought patterns and symptoms turn out to have identifiable meanings beyond the awareness of the patient. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is aimed at personality changing goals and symptom relieving efforts. The patient is always in control of the therapeutic process.
In Psychotherapy, it is the relationship between the patient and the therapist that allows for the patient to search for understanding into the nature of their difficulties. It is within the safety, confidentiality and understanding acceptance that the patient is encouraged to reveal intimate parts of themselves that allow the therapist to identify characteristic problems and patterns of behavior. Seemingly unexplainable behavior, thought patterns and symptoms turn out to have identifiable meanings beyond the awareness of the patient. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is aimed at personality changing goals and symptom relieving efforts. The patient is always in control of the therapeutic process.
I draw from CBT, person-centered, existential, DBT-informed, solution-focused, REBT, sand tray, and art therapy.
My ideal client may be navigating life transitions, grief, relational challenges, stress, depression, anxiety, men’s mental wellness, or concerns related to eating disorders. I also work with children, using play and other therapeutic approaches to help them express emotions and build coping skills. Clients seek guidance, tools, and understanding to improve their well-being and create meaningful change. They come motivated for growth, open to feedback, and ready to explore new perspectives to build a more grounded and fulfilling life.
I draw from CBT, person-centered, existential, DBT-informed, solution-focused, REBT, sand tray, and art therapy.
My ideal client may be navigating life transitions, grief, relational challenges, stress, depression, anxiety, men’s mental wellness, or concerns related to eating disorders. I also work with children, using play and other therapeutic approaches to help them express emotions and build coping skills. Clients seek guidance, tools, and understanding to improve their well-being and create meaningful change. They come motivated for growth, open to feedback, and ready to explore new perspectives to build a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Ariel Swoboda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate art therapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS to support emotional expression, reshape unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen distress tolerance, and process trauma.
I’m Ariel, owner of Healing Hues Counseling LLC, a licensed art therapist and counselor. As a queer, AuDHD therapist, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to create an affirming, neurodiversity-affirming space. I offer flexible virtual therapy so you can access support from the comfort of home. Together, we’ll explore challenges in relationships, work, or school using art therapy and a compassionate, client-centered approach. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build balance, and reconnect with your authentic self in a way that feels sustainable and true to you.
I integrate art therapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS to support emotional expression, reshape unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen distress tolerance, and process trauma.
I’m Ariel, owner of Healing Hues Counseling LLC, a licensed art therapist and counselor. As a queer, AuDHD therapist, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to create an affirming, neurodiversity-affirming space. I offer flexible virtual therapy so you can access support from the comfort of home. Together, we’ll explore challenges in relationships, work, or school using art therapy and a compassionate, client-centered approach. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build balance, and reconnect with your authentic self in a way that feels sustainable and true to you.
am a dedicated mental health therapist with years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I’m passionate about helping people navigate emotional struggles, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies for long-term well-being.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of populations—from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric clients. This diverse experience has deepened my understanding of the unique needs at every stage of life, allowing me to offer compassionate, personalized care tailored to your specific goals.
am a dedicated mental health therapist with years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I’m passionate about helping people navigate emotional struggles, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies for long-term well-being.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of populations—from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric clients. This diverse experience has deepened my understanding of the unique needs at every stage of life, allowing me to offer compassionate, personalized care tailored to your specific goals.
Dr. Alyssa Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
5 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
For the ones who wanted heirlooms but inherited generational trauma instead.
You wanted diamonds but got depression? Not everyone ends up inheriting what they expected from their families, but just because you have anxiety or people-pleasing traits doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it.
We’ll focus on evidence-based therapy to help you reach your goal of living more effortlessly every single day, without the heartache, grief, and trauma that life can sometimes bring.
For the ones who wanted heirlooms but inherited generational trauma instead.
You wanted diamonds but got depression? Not everyone ends up inheriting what they expected from their families, but just because you have anxiety or people-pleasing traits doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it.
We’ll focus on evidence-based therapy to help you reach your goal of living more effortlessly every single day, without the heartache, grief, and trauma that life can sometimes bring.
You may be seeking therapy because of changes in behavior, challenges with mental or emotional health, relationship conflicts, school or work stress, or major life transitions. Perhaps you want to better understand your own patterns, explore the systems that shape your life, and identify areas for growth and healing. You may be hoping to deepen your self-awareness, or to better understand your child, and to build healthier, more meaningful connections with those around you.
You may be seeking therapy because of changes in behavior, challenges with mental or emotional health, relationship conflicts, school or work stress, or major life transitions. Perhaps you want to better understand your own patterns, explore the systems that shape your life, and identify areas for growth and healing. You may be hoping to deepen your self-awareness, or to better understand your child, and to build healthier, more meaningful connections with those around you.
Shame expert, Brené Brown: “Shame loves secrecy. The most dangerous thing to do after a shaming experience is hide or bury our story.” You’ve been told that your gender identity, your sexual attraction, and your sexual desires and fantasies are taboo, wrong, and shameful; I'm here to help dismantle this message. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, sexual fear/anxiety, premature ejaculation, vaginal pain during sex, or your relationship’s sex life needs support, you don’t have to resign yourself to living with those things forever. I have tools, skills, and exercises we can use to transform your sex life.
Shame expert, Brené Brown: “Shame loves secrecy. The most dangerous thing to do after a shaming experience is hide or bury our story.” You’ve been told that your gender identity, your sexual attraction, and your sexual desires and fantasies are taboo, wrong, and shameful; I'm here to help dismantle this message. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, sexual fear/anxiety, premature ejaculation, vaginal pain during sex, or your relationship’s sex life needs support, you don’t have to resign yourself to living with those things forever. I have tools, skills, and exercises we can use to transform your sex life.
Her approach to therapy is personalized to each client blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), mindfulness, as well as play and art techniques.
Kristen strives to walk alongside your child throughout the highs and lows of life, guiding them to believe in themselves and recognize their inherent self-worth. She creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel unconditionally accepted and understood. By strengthening self-compassion and exploring healthy coping skills, your child will feel empowered to navigate challenges with confidence, improve emotional regulation, and build meaningful connections with others.
Her approach to therapy is personalized to each client blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), mindfulness, as well as play and art techniques.
Kristen strives to walk alongside your child throughout the highs and lows of life, guiding them to believe in themselves and recognize their inherent self-worth. She creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel unconditionally accepted and understood. By strengthening self-compassion and exploring healthy coping skills, your child will feel empowered to navigate challenges with confidence, improve emotional regulation, and build meaningful connections with others.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and strength-based, person-centered practices.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I'm Holly Klostermann, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy for adults seeking to better understand themselves, process trauma, and build resilience. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic violence and trauma, as well as those managing anxiety, depression, and major life changes, like becoming a parent.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and strength-based, person-centered practices.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I'm Holly Klostermann, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy for adults seeking to better understand themselves, process trauma, and build resilience. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic violence and trauma, as well as those managing anxiety, depression, and major life changes, like becoming a parent.
My clients are very diverse in age, ethnicity, social economic status, and gender/sexual identity. I would like to be culturally humble and honor your background and identity.
My clients are very diverse in age, ethnicity, social economic status, and gender/sexual identity. I would like to be culturally humble and honor your background and identity.
I am comfortable with CBT, ACT, Trauma-focused therapy, and several other methods of practice.
Every new day presents the opportunity to begin a new chapter. What is already written on our pages may shape us, but it does not define us. Every obstacle, experience, and transition we encounter brings opportunity for joy, growth, meaning, and connection. Therapy provides support to reflect on where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to be. New Chapter offers therapy services that fit your life and comfort level.
I am comfortable with CBT, ACT, Trauma-focused therapy, and several other methods of practice.
Every new day presents the opportunity to begin a new chapter. What is already written on our pages may shape us, but it does not define us. Every obstacle, experience, and transition we encounter brings opportunity for joy, growth, meaning, and connection. Therapy provides support to reflect on where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to be. New Chapter offers therapy services that fit your life and comfort level.
If anyone knew the worries that pop up in your head, you worry they'd definitely judge you. You feel alone, because surely no one else has all of these upsetting thoughts that come out of nowhere (you think). Your thoughts and worries are so distressing, and you feel so trapped by them. You spend SO much time and energy trying to get rid of these thoughts and manage your anxiety, but nothing has helped. It hasn't gotten any better, and the things you care most about in your life have been hijacked by it all.
If anyone knew the worries that pop up in your head, you worry they'd definitely judge you. You feel alone, because surely no one else has all of these upsetting thoughts that come out of nowhere (you think). Your thoughts and worries are so distressing, and you feel so trapped by them. You spend SO much time and energy trying to get rid of these thoughts and manage your anxiety, but nothing has helped. It hasn't gotten any better, and the things you care most about in your life have been hijacked by it all.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma utilizing cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and develop a life worth living.
I have a passion for individuals from marginalized and disenfranchised communities and individuals experiencing difficult life transitions due to changes in phase of life, health, career, or relationships. I also enjoy individuals who are new to therapy or giving it another attempt.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma utilizing cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and develop a life worth living.
I have a passion for individuals from marginalized and disenfranchised communities and individuals experiencing difficult life transitions due to changes in phase of life, health, career, or relationships. I also enjoy individuals who are new to therapy or giving it another attempt.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help you better understand your values, beliefs, emotions, and behavioral patterns.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, behaviors, emotions, or thought processes? You are not alone, and meaningful change is possible. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Inclusive Counseling, providing therapy for adolescents and adults. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth and healing. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan focused on your unique needs, strengths, and goals. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to help you create lasting positive changes.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help you better understand your values, beliefs, emotions, and behavioral patterns.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, behaviors, emotions, or thought processes? You are not alone, and meaningful change is possible. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Inclusive Counseling, providing therapy for adolescents and adults. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth and healing. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan focused on your unique needs, strengths, and goals. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to help you create lasting positive changes.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, strengths-based therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Therapy doesn't have to feel cold, clinical, or like you need to have everything figured out before you begin. My background includes more than 20 years of work across behavioral health, social services, and professional counseling. Today, I help children, adolescents, adults, families, and veterans navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and life's transitions.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, strengths-based therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Therapy doesn't have to feel cold, clinical, or like you need to have everything figured out before you begin. My background includes more than 20 years of work across behavioral health, social services, and professional counseling. Today, I help children, adolescents, adults, families, and veterans navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and life's transitions.
I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships or family life? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, and relational stress.
I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships or family life? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, and relational stress.
My approach is gentle but effective, blending EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you heal from the past, find relief in the present, and move forward with hope.
Sometimes life’s challenges cut so deep it feels impossible to imagine things being different. I understand how overwhelming that can feel—and I want you to know that change is possible. You don’t have to face it alone.
I bring both lived experience and genuine compassion to every session, meeting you exactly where you are in life. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
I also specialize in caregiver support. In addition to my certification, I bring over 10 years of lived experience. I have walked in your shoes and understand the emotional complexity and I'm here to support you during the process!
My approach is gentle but effective, blending EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you heal from the past, find relief in the present, and move forward with hope.
Sometimes life’s challenges cut so deep it feels impossible to imagine things being different. I understand how overwhelming that can feel—and I want you to know that change is possible. You don’t have to face it alone.
I bring both lived experience and genuine compassion to every session, meeting you exactly where you are in life. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
I also specialize in caregiver support. In addition to my certification, I bring over 10 years of lived experience. I have walked in your shoes and understand the emotional complexity and I'm here to support you during the process!
Therapy is a place where you can build safety and connection with your therapist. You deserve a space to feel heard and to share your stories without judgment, reclaim the power in those stories, and to allow yourself space to heal. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate, playful space for clients wanting to understand the impacts of their relationships, navigating stressors and life changes, and exploring trauma (including sexual abuse). My aim is to create a comfortable space where you can allow yourself to be vulnerable and unapologetically yourself.
Therapy is a place where you can build safety and connection with your therapist. You deserve a space to feel heard and to share your stories without judgment, reclaim the power in those stories, and to allow yourself space to heal. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate, playful space for clients wanting to understand the impacts of their relationships, navigating stressors and life changes, and exploring trauma (including sexual abuse). My aim is to create a comfortable space where you can allow yourself to be vulnerable and unapologetically yourself.
You're parenting while healing from your own childhood wounds. You yell, shut down, or respond in ways that don't feel aligned with the parent you want to be. The mental load of household management and child-rearing isn't fairly distributed in your home and something needs to change. You're struggling with constant family conflict around screens, routines, and limits. You're helping a child heal from trauma while managing your own fear, anger, or grief. You're embarrassed or anxious about your child's behavior in public- you dread public meltdowns and calls home from school. Your kid's already in services and they're not working.
You're parenting while healing from your own childhood wounds. You yell, shut down, or respond in ways that don't feel aligned with the parent you want to be. The mental load of household management and child-rearing isn't fairly distributed in your home and something needs to change. You're struggling with constant family conflict around screens, routines, and limits. You're helping a child heal from trauma while managing your own fear, anger, or grief. You're embarrassed or anxious about your child's behavior in public- you dread public meltdowns and calls home from school. Your kid's already in services and they're not working.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.